A Framework for Sociodemographic Analysis and Disease Severity among Children during COVID-19

• Published in: ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL
• Main Authors: Abu Abu Bakar, Azlina; Shahid, Nadiatul Syima Mohd; Azmi, Alia; Sulistyorini, Lilis
• Format: Proceedings Paper
• Language: English
• Published: E-IPH LTD UK 2024
• Subjects: Environmental Sciences & Ecology
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001408340600008

Rapidly spreading infectious diseases pose a significant public health risk, necessitating immediate action to prevent the disease at the societal level. Regardless of the disease phases, both pandemics and endemics transition threatened children's health. The complex interactions between social health determinants and urbanization may impact new and reemerging infectious diseases, which necessitates specific intervention and management. Post-COVID-19 communities reported infected children with mild or severe symptoms in developed and developing countries. This research proposed a conceptual framework and structured analysis for determining the sociodemographic characteristics and severity of COVID-19 among children in Melaka during pandemic and endemic transition phases.